Crawl space and vapor barrier
Crawl Space Cleaning in Everett, WA
Under a lot of older Everett houses, two problems travel together: rats at the rim joist and a vapor barrier that gave up years ago. We clean the crawl space out, close the way in, and lay new barrier, all as one job.
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What we find under the house
Four Problems in an Older Everett Crawl Space
- Torn or missing vapor barrier
- Ground moisture comes straight up into the framing and insulation.
- Soiled, sagging insulation
- Rats nest in it and soil it, and that is where the smell comes from.
- Gaps at the rim joist
- Settling opens small gaps above the foundation that rats use to reach the walls.
- Open or rusted vents
- Screens rust out or get pushed in, and the crawl space becomes a front door.
North Everett
Old Houses, Old Crawl Spaces
Homes from the early 1900s in Riverside, Northwest Everett and around Rucker Hill sit on heavy old framing, often over bare soil. On many, the original barrier is long gone. That is why crawl space cleaning in Everett so often comes up during a rat call: the rats were living down there.
One job, not three trips
How We Clean Out an Everett Crawl Space
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Look first
We crawl the whole footprint with a light and a camera and show you what we found, including the barrier, insulation, droppings and every opening.
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Clear it out and close it up
Old barrier, soiled insulation, droppings and debris get bagged and hauled away. Vents get screened and the openings at the rim joist get sealed with hardware cloth and metal.
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Lay new barrier
New 6-mil vapor barrier goes down edge to edge, overlapped and run up the foundation walls, with insulation replaced where it needs it. You get photos of the finished space.
Rats still in the walls or attic? Pair this with rodent control in Everett, and see our main crawl space and vapor barrier page for the full details.
5.0 from 64 Google reviews
What Customers Say About Our Crawl Space & Vapor Barrier
"We appreciate what you did in our crawl space. My husband is in commercial construction and was impressed with how well and how quick your team did the job under our house! Thank you."
"I was having a problem with rats and mice. I called so many places. I live in Lake Stevens. Pure Guard worked with me. The price is low. They set me up quickly. Would highly recommend! Thank you."
"This company is fantastic. Not only did they come to treat my home within a day, but the service was super friendly, educational and reasonable. The owner spoke with me personally and took care of my rat issue swiftly and professionally. Just call them."
Questions, answered
Everett Crawl Space Questions
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How Do I Know If My Everett Crawl Space Needs Cleaning?
- A musty smell in the house, cold floors, droppings at the crawl space hatch, or rodent noise under the floor are the usual signs. If you have had rats in the crawl space at all, the insulation and barrier they lived on almost always need to come out.
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How Often Does a Vapor Barrier Need Replacing?
- Most homes here need it every 10 to 15 years, sooner if rodents, flooding or contractor traffic have torn it up. Many older Everett homes are well past their first barrier.
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Is This the Same as Crawl Space Encapsulation?
- No. Full encapsulation seals the crawl space into a conditioned space, often with a dehumidifier. What we do is a cleanout, rodent exclusion and new vapor barrier, which fixes the moisture, smell and rodent problems most Everett homes actually have. If you truly need encapsulation, we will tell you.
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How Long Does a Crawl Space Job Take?
- Most take one to two days, depending on the size of the space and how much has to come out. We finish with a photo walk-through so you can see exactly what was done under the house.
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How Much Does Crawl Space Cleaning Cost in Everett?
- It comes down to the square footage and how much cleanup, sealing and insulation the space needs, so we quote after we have been under the house. You get the number in writing before any work starts.
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Straight down Highway 2 from our base in Lake Stevens.
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Pests come back inside the window, so do we. No charge.
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